Eating Disorders and College Life

Posted by Lori Henry May 9, 2007

College and university is a difficult time for some. Homework piles up, teachers and parents add stress to an already anxious workload, and making ends meet while still upholding a social life all accumulate within the first few weeks.

Eating disorders are a common way to deal with all of the pressure and new situations. Campuses are large and sometimes scary places where feeling overwhelmed is not unusual.

I recently completed an interview for the College and University feature writer, Naomi Rockler-Gladen. We talked about life as a college or university student and how that lifestyle can contribute to developing eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating.

The rates reach elevated heights each year, as students strive to achieve more and more success in their post secondary education. Average grades are becoming higher as people study harder, knowing that tough competition is vying for the same jobs.

It is within this atmosphere that eating disorders are frequently born. You can read the interview by clicking here.